Civil War 150 Presentation: A talk on African American soldiers with
Civil War re-enactor Aaron Harris. Program held in conclusion of the
library series titled "Civil War 150: Canby Comes Together To Discuss a
Nation Torn Apart." 6:30 p.m. Tue, March 26. Canby Public Library, 292
N. Holly St., Canby; free; www.canbylibrary.org or 503-266-3394

Live
Music: Lineup originals by Maddie O and Loudbox7 Studio, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fri, March 29. Coffee, fresh fruit drinks, wine, beer and snacks
available for purchase. The Place To Be Cafe, 190 N.W. Second Ave.,
Canby; free admission; www.theplacetobecafe.com or 503-263-8293

Getting
Wise to Weeds: Sam Leininger presents the crash course in invasive-weed
identification and how to report sightings of these silent invaders so a
follow-up is completed. Sponsored by Clackamas County Soil and Water
Conservation District. People who register in advance are entered into a
drawing. Pesticide Applicator recertification credits may be available.
6:30-8 p.m. Wed, March 27. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E.
Fourth Ave., Canby; free; Rhoda Givens, 503-210-6008 or rgivens@conservationdistrict.org

Red
Lips and Tulips: The 30th annual festival celebrates the founding of
the winery and the blessing of the vines. Take a tour and sample new
releases of special reserve wines. Menu includes Hungarian goulash and
other European-style foods available for purchase. The Portland Gypsy
Jazz Project performs (1-5 p.m. both days). Noon-6 p.m. Sat-Sun, April
6-7. St. Josef's Estate Vineyard & Winery, 28836 S. Barlow Road,
Canby; $5 admission, includes souvenir glass; www.stjosefswinery.com or 503-651-3190

Kiwanis Club of Canby: Kiwanis is a
worldwide service organization of individuals who want to improve their
communities. Weekly noon-1 p.m. Mon. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225
N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $7-$10 for lunch; www.canbykiwanis.org or Nancy Murphy,
503-266-6048

Rotary Club of Canby: Rotary is a worldwide organization of
more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of
Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high
ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill around the world.
Weekly 11:45 a.m. Fri. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second
Ave., Canby; no-host lunch; www.canbyrotary.com

Tapestry
and Navajo Weaving for All Skill Levels: Classes are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and/or
Thursday, April 2-June 6. Cost is $165 per 10-week
term or $20 per week, plus materials. Audrey Moore and Terry Olson are
the instructors. Tapestry techniques are taught using a simple Navajo
loom, wooden frame, or copper pipe loom and the traditional weaving
tools of fork, batten and bobbin. For beginners, instruction covers the
various techniques used to create vertical, horizontal and diagonal
designs, using a cartoon or graph, and choosing colors. Intermediate and
advanced weavers explore, expand and develop a personal style. Class
discussion also covers Navajo history and culture and includes
presentations on contemporary tapestry artists.

Knitting for All
Skill Levels: Classes are Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. First Session begins
April 3 Cost is $50 per 5-week session or $12 per week, plus materials.
Claudia Standley instructs. Bring your own yarn and needles and knit the
project of your choice. Relax and have fun. Claudia says she will show
you at least one helpful hint to improve your knitting skills, such as
how to pick up a dropped stitch, eliminate stair steps on the shoulder
bind off, or find that lost 'yarn over'. You are welcome to come one
week at a time if that fits your schedule and your needs.

Spinning
Workshops for All Skill Levels: Workshops are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays,
May 8-15. Each one-day workshop costs $20. Materials are provided.
Bring your own wheel or use ours. Joane Duncan instructs. Duncan's years
of experience teaching spinning make her workshops especially valuable.
The first class will be general spinning, for beginners or those who
would like to improve or change their spinning habits. In the second
class, you will concentrate on yarn design, decorative plying, the use
of commercial yarns, and go over the basics again.

Ravenstail
Twining: John Beard meets first Thursday of month with students to
continue work on projects. Beard is well known for his work in
Ravenstail Twining, as he demonstrates this weaving locally several
times a year, including at OFFF and at the Oregon State Fair. John meets
with students several times a year to assist with long-term projects. Visit website for details.

Drawing,
Painting, Printmaking and More: Local artist and long-time instructor
Renee Ugrin now teaches her creative classes at our school. The drawing
students from winter term have been raving about their class and told me
this term would concentrate on perspective, so this might be what you
were waiting for. To sign up, contact Renee at reneeaugrin@aol.com.

Monday
Morning Drawing: Weekly 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays, April 8- May 13. Cost is $60 term,
drop-ins welcome. All skill levels. Term will explore the world of line,
how line works in a drawing, contour drawing, lines of expression and
line in composition.

Monthly Spin-In:
Wednesdays, April 3, May 1, June 5, 10 am-3 pm, $8Jan Jaqua hosts this
monthly spin-in, where spinners gather together with their wheels to
spin yarn and other tales.

ESTACADA

Easter Parade and Egg Hunt: The annual parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Sat,
March 30, at Estacada High School. The free egg hunt for kids starts at
noon at the Estacada Junior High School stadium, 500 N.W. Main St. The
event also features a bounce house, a barbecue, a chance to have your
picture taken in a fire truck, baseball warm-up activities, and the
kick-off for the Estacada Youth Baseball and Softball League game; free
admission; Estacada Chamber of Commerce, 503-630-3483

Do Jump!: Estacada Together will present "Do Jump!" April 4
in the historic Estacada Auditorium at the Estacada Junior High School, 500 N.E.
Main St. in Estacada. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.
Admission is $7 general, $5 for students and senior citizens, or $20 for a
family.

For 30 years, founder and artistic director Robin Lane has led the Do Jump
actorbats in creating a unique blend of theater, dance, aerial work, acrobatics,
dynamic visuals and live music that defies categorization. Celebrating both
individual creativity and community spirit, the company has thrilled audiences
throughout North America.

In 1983, Lane and company renovated Do Jump's home -- the historic Echo
Theatre and former silent-movie house -- creating what has become an important
locus of arts and culture in the vibrant Hawthorne District of Portland. The
very next year saw the founding of the Do Jump Movement Theater School, teaching
Do Jump's unique style of movement. Classes encourage physical confidence,
freedom and grace in a creative, non-competitive environment.

Now creating works on a larger scale, Do Jump has produced many of its
shows at the 800-seat Newmark Theatre at the Portland Center for the Performing
Arts. The company has also toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada,
including extended runs at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse, New York City's New
Victory Theater, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington
D.C.

Lane has designed large-scale spectacles for events such as the Nike World
Masters Games, the opening of Portland's west side light rail, and for ArtQuake,
and Toronto's Winterfest 2003.

Chicken Chat and Coop Tour: Learn
about what it takes to successfully raise chickens then hit the town and
tour some local chicken coops. Poultry experts Nona and Mary Shearer
present "Chicken Chat," a seminar about equipment, breeds, and the
raising and handling of chickens from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A tour of local
chicken coops follows from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a raffle for a
chicken coop. Proceeds benefit the 4-H Club. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, April
13. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $5 presentation, $5
for tour for ages 13 and older; free to others; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556

Dinner and Dance
Social: Music provided by the Heartland Classic Country Band. Monthly 5 p.m.
first and third Sat. Estacada Community Center, 200 Clubhouse Drive, Estacada;
$5, includes a hot meal and beverages; 503-630-7454

Craft Circle:
Make new friends while working on your knitting, crochet, embroidery,
hand-quilting and other projects. Monthly 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday
(except holidays). Gladstone Public Library, 135 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone;
free; www.gladstone.lib.or.us or
503-656-1411 Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 12:30 p.m.
Fri. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or
503-655-7701 Charity Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Shelter
Drive: The wish list included nonperishable food, toiletries, and new and
gently-used clothing, shoes, and coats of all sizes. Visit the website for a
list of acceptable items. Contact the club to have items picked up or for
information about renting its facility. Gladstone Community Club, 255 E. Exeter
St., Gladstone; free; www.gladstonecommunityclub.com/
or gladcommclub@juno.com

Happy Valley Youth Council Prescription-drug Turn In:
In conjunction with Happy Valley Police, Clackamas County Sheriff's
Office and the DEA, this "no questions asked" drop-off opportunity helps
get unwanted prescription drugs out of household cupboards and keeps
them out of the water system. Hosted by the Happy Valley Youth Council.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, April 27. Happy Valley City Hall, 16000 S.E. Misty
Drive, Happy Valley; free; www.happyvalleyor.gov or 503-783-3800

View full sizeThe Sunnyside Farmers Market is accepting applications for its second season, scheduled to start in May.Jamie El-Khal/2012

The Sunnyside Farmers Market is returning for a second season
on May 11 and is accepting applications for vendors. The market will run 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 5 in the Sunnyside Church parking lot, 13231
S.E. Sunnyside Road. Contact market manager Jamie El-Khal at 503-504-8615 or sunnysidefarmersmarket@gmail.com,
or visit www.sunnysidefarmersmarket.com.

*Happy Valley City Council: 7-9 p.m. on first and third
Tuesday of each month. *Happy Valley Juvenile Diversion Panel: 5:30-7 p.m.
on second Wednesday of each month. *Happy Valley Planning Commission: 7-9
p.m. on second and fourth Tuesday of each month. *Happy Valley Traffic and
Public Safety Commission: 7-9 p.m. on second Thursday of each month. *Happy
Valley Youth Council: 7-9 p.m. on second Monday of each month, September through
May.

LAKE OSWEGO

Artist Todd
Johnson; Group Show: Johnson's "The Misadventures of Ansel Adams: Garage Sales,
Geo Tracking and General Tomfoolery" includes photographs and video; group show
by Signal Fire features the work of 13 artists with an overview of ways artists
have worked and thought outdoors. Ends April 3 (closed March 29-31). Art
Gym, Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst; www.marylhurst.edu/theartgym or
503-636-8141, ext. 3383

View full sizePenny Walter presents a puppet show March 27 at the Lake Oswego Public Library.Penny's Puppet Productions

Beginning Windows 7: Learn how to get around using the
mouse and keyboard, adapt your desktop to fit your style and needs, work
with files and file folders, and how to use desktop tools and other fun
features. Registration required. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed, March 27; Fri,
March 29-April 5. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave.,
Lake Oswego; $22-$33 series; www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc or 503-635-3758

"Rumors": The Neil Simon comedic farce looks at the problems friends can get
into when protecting their reputations. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, through April 13; 2 p.m. Sun, through April 14. Lakewood Center for the
Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; $27-$30; www.lakewood-center.org or
503-635-3901

**********************************************************************SOROPTIMIST AWARD PROGRAMS: Soroptimist International of Lake
Oswego/West Linn will honor two women on April 10 in the Holy Names
Heritage Center. The community is invited to the awards ceremony at 6:30
p.m. at 17425 Holy Names Dr. in Lake Oswego. Admission is free.

Samantha Wong, a 17-year-old Lake Oswego High School junior, will
receive the Violet Richardson Award, which honors young women for
volunteer action.

Samantha has a passion for volunteering and making a difference in
the world as demonstrated by her involvement in several organizations
revolving around youth and her community. She created an American Red
Cross Youth Club at her school and spearheaded a fundraiser for
Superstorm Sandy. She helps Buckman Elementary School students with
their homework, created an after-school clarinet and flute lesson
program for Buckman students, and helped bring fire safety programs to
four Lake Oswego elementary schools.

The cause Samantha is most passionate about is her work with
Catholic Charities at Kateri Park, a low-income apartment complex and
home to Somalian refugees. Samantha is in charge of Get Artsy, a program
that helps the children express themselves by working with clay,
feathers, glitter and other art supplies.

Samantha received $250 and a chance to advance to the Soroptimist
Northwest Region level, where the winner will receive $1,000. At this
level, an additional $1,000 is also contributed to the winner's
volunteer organization.

The Soroptimists also will present a $500 Women's Opportunity Award
to help a Canby woman improve her economic situation through additional
education and training.

Sarah Tedrick, 29, will use the money to fulfill her transfer
requirements at Clackamas Community College. She plans to transfer to
Marylhurst University while maintaining her psychology major and
preparing for the school's masters in art therapy program. Tedrick, a
domestic abuse survivor and sole provider for her three children, plans
to become a child therapist utilizing art concepts to develop
recognition, reconnection and life skills for troubled youth.

The Lake Oswego/West Linn Soroptimists chose Tedrick because of her
determination and optimistic attitude, her 4.0 grade-point-average and
the excellent recommendations she received.

Tedrick will now advance to the Soroptimist Northwest Region level,
where one recipient will receive $5,000. This program culminates with
three finalist $10,000 awards.

Kickboxing: Get a good workout led by an instructor in the drop-in program
for ages 12-18. Visit www.loteenscene.org for After School
Activities Program membership and schedule information. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Mon,
through May 20. Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2
per class, or free to After School Activities Program members; or 503-635-3758

View full sizeScottish country dance lessons are available every Monday at the Waluga Lodge in Lake Oswego. The first one is free.Don Gertz

Belly-dancing for Teens: Learn classic movements and step
patterns in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. See website for Weekly 4-5 p.m.
Wed. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per session, or free to
After School Activities Program members; details for the After School Activities
Program membership and schedule available at www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758

Mixed-media Art Class: Learn several mediums, techniques and projects from
an experienced instructor in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. Weekly 4-5 p.m.
Thu. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, free to After
School Activities Program members; for details, visit www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758

The 24/7 Library: Searching Online Resources: Library-card holders can learn
how to access resources online anytime of the day or night. Registration
required for each class. Weekly 10 a.m. first and second Thu. Lake Oswego Public
Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or
503-636-7628

Spring Break Show: All ages can bop along to the beat with
musician Aaron Nigel Smith. Smith was part of the PBS show "Between the Lions"
and his CD "Everyone Loves to Dance" won the Parent's Choice Award. 2 p.m. Thu,
March 28. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.ci.milwaukie.or.us/libraryor
503-786-7580

PARENT CLASSES: The North Clackamas School
District will offer four sessions of a four-night Parent Power class in
April at El Puente/Milwaukie and Oak Grove elementary schools.

Offered in both English and Spanish, the class is open to parents from any school.

"We
hope parents will take advantage of these opportunities to build the
skills and understanding that will improve family communication, boost
academic support for kids, and give parents effective discipline
strategies," said North Clackamas Schools spokeswoman Leslie Robinette.

This
free parent workshop for families with kids age 4 to 13 will help you
motivate your child to be responsible, gain control through choices,
enjoy your role as a parent and model good communication skills.

Free child care provided. To register, visit www.lastingrelationships.org or call 503-546-6377. GALA DINNER:
The North Clackamas Education Foundation will hold its annual gala
dinner and auction 5-9 p.m. April 27 at the Persimmon Country Club. The
foundation invites businesses and community members to support schools
through this event with donations of gift certificates, services, or
experiences to be featured as part of the event's live and silent
auctions.

Proceeds will support classrooms, students, programs, and schools across the North Clackamas School District.

For
information about sponsorships tables ($800 for 10) and individual
tickets ($80) contact Ami Margolin Rome at ncfoundation@nclack.k12.or.us
or 503-353-6053.

*Milwaukie City Council holds its work session at 5 p.m. and
regular session at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
*Milwaukie City Council holds its study session at 5 p.m. on fourth Tuesday
of each month. *Milwaukie Citizens Utility Advisory Board meets at 6 p.m. on
third Wednesday of each month.

Support

National Alliance on Mental
Illness: Support meeting for spouses or partners of persons with mental illness.
Monthly 6:30 p.m. fourth Wed. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of
Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; www.nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty
or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com

Watershed Field Seminars: The Molalla River Watershed will be the
classroom for a series of free field seminars for school teachers that
will be presented in April and May by the Molalla River Alliance.

The Alliance has recruited experts in their fields of study to lead
outdoor seminars in geology, flora and fauna, fisheries, water quality
and forestry. The aim is to help interested teachers develop place-based
curricula for their students across a range of disciplines, using the
Molalla River Watershed as the classroom.

The following workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet
in the Molalla River School District Office college room, 412 S. Sweigle
Ave. in Molalla:

Geology and Fish, April 6

Native Flora, Fauna and Forestry, April 13

Water and People, May 4

Participation is open to teachers from all grade levels and all
disciplines in the Molalla-Colton-Canby area. Enrollment is limited to
12 teachers -- to be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch
and transportation will be provided, as well as teaching materials.

The seminars are being organized and sponsored by the Molalla River
Alliance in collaboration with Molalla High School science teacher Joe
Zenisek, under a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. To reserve a
place, send an email to zenisekj@molallariv.k12.or.us.

The Molalla River Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to
protect and enhance water quality, fisheries, wildlife habitat and
recreational opportunities in the Molalla River Corridor. For details,
visit molallariveralliance.org.

Christmas Along the Barlow Trail: Visit with Santa
Claus, sample free holiday treats, sing Christmas carols, and listen to Native
American and pioneer flute music. Historians dressed in period clothing present
"Pioneer Spirits Along Mount Hood's Oregon Trail." Storytellers offer "Christmas
Tales of Old Oregon" -- a journey from the days of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition in 1805, to the days of the Oregon Trail and pioneer settlement, to
the slopes of Mount Hood in the early 1900s. Vendors sell history and nature
books, huckleberry and wildberry products, and other specialty items. 1-4 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 8. Oregon Country Settlement, 73370 E. Buggy Trail Lane, Rhododendron;
free admission and parking; www.cascadegeographicsociety.com
or Michael P. Jones, 503-622-4798 or cgsmthood@onemain.com

Sky Viewings: The Rose
City Astronomers is offering monthly public sky viewings at the Haggart
Observatory at Clackamas Community College.

The free viewings begin around sunset and continue until about 11 p.m.,
weather permitting, on the following Saturdays: April 6, May 18, June
22, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 28.

The Haggart Observatory, located at the Environmental Learning Center,
offers views of the night skies through 24-inch and 13-inch Newtonian reflector
telescopes. Viewings are free during the astronomy club's Public Nights.

Space in the observatory is limited, and viewers may at times have to wait
to look through the telescope. If the weather is uncertain during the day of the
event, call 503-594-6044 after 3 p.m. for a recorded message announcing if the
viewing will be held or canceled.

Teen Night: Teens invited to compete in "Minute to Win It --
Library Style!" The library's version of the popular television show offers
prizes. Regular library services not available during program. 6:30 p.m. Thu,
March 28. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269

Founders Day and Auction Fundraiser: Highlights include
hors d'oeuvres, hosted wine, entertainment, dinner and silent and oral
auctions. Proceeds benefit Angels in the Outfield, a nonprofit that
seeks to brighten the lives of children impacted by crime or abuse. 5:30
p.m. Fri, April 12. Abernethy Center in Oregon City; $50; for
reservations and/or to donate items for the action, visit
www.theangelsintheoutfield.org

Memorial Day Celebration: The annual Memorial Day Celebration at Mt.
View Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Our ceremony will
feature music from the Gardiner Middle School Band, floral tributes,
guided historic cemetery tours, military vehicles, bagpipers, children's
activities, and guest speaker Iraq War Veteran Ken Kraft, CPT (RET) US
Army and CDR of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1324. There will also be
complimentary refreshments and a barbecue. Coffee and donuts will be
available for a donation. The cemetery is located at 500 Hilda St. in
Oregon City. For more information, call the office at 503-657-8299.

Oregon City museums declared the first Saturday in
December as a Heritage Holiday. Open house celebrations on Dec. 1 will feature
festive decorations, volunteers in period costumes, live music and free
refreshments. Admission is free, unless otherwise specified.

Barclay House,
719 Center St. Features exhibits and a gift shop with many hard-to-find books on
northwest history and its pioneers, traditional toys, handcrafted goods, and
other items. Also houses offices for the National Park Service and the
McLoughlin Memorial Association. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Details: www.mcloughlinhouse.org/barclay.html
or 503-656-5146.

End of the Oregon Trail/Oregon State and Mt. Hood Territory
Visitor Information Center, 1726 Washington St.: Features interpreters who can
answer heritage and other questions, changing displays on Oregon Trail and
Clackamas County history, a selection of local products and gifts in the Country
Store, a new lounge, a play area for the kids, and free Wi-Fi and refreshments.
Open noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except for holidays. Details: www.historicoregoncity.org or
503-657-9336

Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive: Features
15,000 year-old petroglyphs and artifacts from the American Indian communities
of the Willamette Valley and is home to the Clackamas County Historical
Society's extensive collection and library where guests can research land claim
documents, marriage returns, civil war records and historical photographs. Open
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Details: www.clackamashistory.org/ or
503-655-5574

Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Seventh Street and Railroad
Avenue: The elevator, opened in 1915, took more than 751 tons of concrete and
steel to construct, is 130-feet high, and passengers can zip to the top or to
the bottom in 15 seconds. Additionally, passengers can also walk through a
35-foot long tunnel under the tracks rather than over the tracks. It is the only
outdoor municipal elevator in the nation and one of only four in the world. The
upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer
appearance. Winter hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (closed on
holidays). Details: www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator
or the elevator operator at 503-496-1197

Easter Egg Hunt: Meet the Easter Bunny and
collect gifts and candy while hunting for the Golden Egg at the annual
event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Sandy. Ages 1-10; field divided into
age groups. 10 a.m. Sat, March 30. Meinig Memorial Park, Gazebo, 17670
Meinig Ave., Sandy; free; www.sandykiwanis.org/

Coffee
House: The Library Coffee House is back. Come join us to kick off the
series at the Sandy Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 5 with
swing jazz trio Boy and Bean. The band features Luke Short on guitar and
vocals, Amber Short on vocals and Andrew Jones on upright bass.
Depression era music is Boy and Bean's primary focus, covering songs by
artists such as the Mills Brothers, the Boswell Sisters and Ella
Fitzgerald. The group performed at Sandy's Wine in the Woods Festival
last summer and received rave reviews from festival goers.

Also featured at April's Coffee House is a new art show by the
Wy'east Artisans Guild titled Music at the Coffee House. The show will
be hanging through May 5. The Wy'east Artisan Guild will provide
refreshments and at 7 p.m. will give a short presentation by the artists
with a focus on the inspiration and materials used to create the
artwork. The theme of the show was inspired by the "coffeehouse ambiance
percolating through the library" during last season's Coffee House
series, which is also a regular part of the City of Sandy's First Friday
events. The artwork connects -- in the mind of the artists -- with
their concept of a coffeehouse, or it may have a musical theme.

The library is at 38980 Proctor Blvd. in Sandy. Library services
are also available until 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-668-5537.
--Sandy Public Library

Playbill: The Sandy Actors Theatre's
next production is the Agatha Christie classic mystery, "The Mousetrap."
Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sunday,
April 5-28, at the theater at 17433 Meinig Ave. in downtown Sandy.

"The Mousetrap" was originally written as a radio play titled
"Three Blind Mice" for the 80th birthday of England's Queen Mary. It
opened as a stage play in 1952 and has been running ever since. It is
the longest running show in modern theater history.

This delectable puzzle keeps the audience guessing until the end.
Who could the murderer be? No one is quite what he seems. Each character
has a secret, which when revealed, leads the audience to suspect he or
she could be the murderer.

An unexpected snowstorm traps six strangers at Monkswell Manor
Guest House, run by newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston. A murder in
London is soon linked to Monkswell Manor and all the guests are suspect.
Could it be Christopher Wren, the young architect; Mrs. Boyle, a
critical matron; Major Metcalf, a retired army major; Miss Casewell, an
independent young woman; Mr. Paravicini, a mysterious uninvited
stranger; or even the newlyweds themselves? Detective Sergeant Trotter
arrives on skis and attempts to uncover the many mysterious secrets of
all.

Sandy Actors Theatre welcomes Courtney Maxwell-Shey and Seth Haas
as Mollie and Giles Ralston. Also in the cast are Jeffrey Sanders as
Christopher Wren, Kate Lacey as Mrs. Boyle, George Farquhar as Major
Metcalf, and Cody Salaz as Miss Casewell. Sandy Actors Theatre veterans
include Dan Robertson as Mr. Paravicini and Steven Fried as Detective
Sergeant Trotter. Doug Holtry, who created the theater's successful fall
production of "Blithe Spirit," is the director.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for students and ages 60 and
older, and $10 for ages 11 and younger. Reservations are recommended.
Call 503-668-6834 or visit sandyactorstheatre.org.

--Lexy Dillon, Sandy Actors Theatre

Ongoing

Silvertones Music Group: Musicians and singers get together to
practice and plan programs for special events. New members welcome. Weekly 10
a.m. Mon and Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569
Bridge: Play the card game with other senior citizens. Weekly 6:30 p.m. Mon.
Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Community Parent-Child Play Group: Parents and caregivers with kids
newborn-5 years are invited to meet others with young children, make new
friends, share and exchange information about parenting, learn about community
resources, and engage in activities that include the kids. The drop-in
interactive parent-child opportunity is set in a large indoor park setting.
Light snacks provided. Weekly 10:30 a.m.-noon Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348
Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

TRYON CREEK EVENTS: Tis' the season when the forest at Tryon Creek
State Natural Area springs to life. The Friends of Tryon Creek welcome
the transition to warmer weather, budding plant life, and the cheerful
chorus of birdsong with great opportunities for the public to connect
with the natural world.

The following events take place at the park at 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. in Portland:

Morning
Birdsong Walks at 7 a.m. Mondays, April 1-29: These free guided walks
afford park visitors an opportunity to spend time in the forest and
learn about the area's different birds, including species recognition
and chorus identification. Led by expert birder and Audubon/Tryon
volunteers Rick and Stephanie Wagner, these walks are held in Tryon
Creek's upland forest and riparian areas. Participants are encouraged to
attend them all, as they will learn the songs of the common resident
species in the month's earlier walks and as April progresses and the
migrant species arrive, walkers will be able to sort them out during the
morning chorus.

Trillium Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6-7:
The 33rd annual event provides an excellent opportunity for the public
to get out in nature and pay tribute to spring with a wonderful lineup
of activities, including a native and hardy plant sale, guided hikes,
children's activities, artisan craft and garden art vendors. Admission
is free.

Kids in Nature Tuesdays: Hide and Seek from 1-2 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 9-30: Through art, stories, science activities, and
nature walks, children will explore predator/prey relationships, use
camouflage to hide in the forest, practice keeping still and safe, and
learn how animals listen, smell and watch to survive. Designed for ages
3-6 with parent/guardian. Cost is $31.50 per child for members, or $35
others. Registration required at www.tryonfriends.org

Classroom
Discovery Days from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27: For a special last
Saturday treat, wander into one of the Friends' brand new classroom
Discovery Days. Check out bones, animal pelts, live animals (including
the Friends' new corn snake Pockets), and all sorts of other cool stuff.
Each free session will have a specific theme, but it's not a structured
program so you can come and go as you please. All ages welcome.

Behind the Seasonal Curtain/The Forest of Tryon Creek from 1-3
p.m. May 12: Join a park naturalist and a resident of permaculture-based
Tryon Life Farm for a 1.5-to-2-mile hike from Tryon's Nature Center
through the forest to the farm. Discover what's happening in nature and
on the farm this season, and how permaculture and protected natural
areas support each other. Meet at the Nature Center. Free. Registration
required: Ranger Deb Hill, 503-636-9886, ext. 225, or deborah.hill@state.or.us

The
670-acre park currently welcomes over 385,000 visitors each year and is
home to over 200 species of birds, mammals and amphibians. Visitors
enjoy miles of hiking trails, a paved bicycle path and equestrian
trails. Visit www.tryonfriends.org or call 503-636-4398 for a schedule of events and other information. --Jessica Sweeney, Friends of Tryon Creek

Behind the Seasonal Curtain/The Forest of Tryon Creek:
Join a park naturalist and a resident of permaculture-based Tryon Life
Farm for a 1.5-to-2-mile hike from Tryon's Nature Center through the
forest to the farm. Discover what's happening in nature and on the farm
this season, and how permaculture and protected natural areas support
each other. Meet at the Nature Center. 1-3 p.m. Sun, May 12. Tryon Creek
State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or Ranger Deb Hill, 503-636-9886, ext. 225, or deborah.hill@state.or.us

Ongoing

Preschool Story and Stroll: Join
a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the forest.
Geared to families with kids ages 3-6, though all are welcome. Registration
required at the website. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Fri. Tryon Creek State Natural Area,
11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886,
ext. 225

Saturday Guided Nature Hike: Join a park naturalist for a free
guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural
history at Tryon. Topics vary from week to week, but will be appropriate for all
ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Sat. Tryon
Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886,
ext. 225

WEST LINN

West Linn and Oregon City Chambers of Commerce: AM
Networking meeting features refreshments, a program and prizes. 7:30-9
a.m. Wed, March 27. Pacific West Bank, 2040 Eighth Ave., West Linn;
free; www.westlinnchamber.com or 503-655-6744 or chamberinfo@westlinnchamber.com

Easter Egg Hunt: Hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes and have a
photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the 58th annual event hosted by the
West Linn Riverview Lions Club. Toddlers through grade 5 welcome; field
divided into six groups, including a special-needs area. On the
athletic field. 10 a.m. Sat, March 30. West Linn High School, 5464 W. A
St., West Linn; free; http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/westlinnriverview/

Healthy Start~Healthy Families Benefit Dinner:
Proceeds benefit the home visiting program for high risk, first-time parents with
newborn children.
Highlights include dinner, drinks, live music by The Wishermen, and a Wall of Wine
Incredible Raffle. Reservations suggested. 6 p.m. Fri, April 5. Oregon Golf Club, 25700 S.W.
Petes Mountain Road, West Linn; $40 includes everything; www.healthyfamiliescc.org or 503-496-3937

West
Linn Centennial Heritage Series: "Electricity Generation at the
Willamette River Falls and the Founding of Portland General Electric" by
Sherri Burch. 3-4:30 p.m. Sat, April 14. West Linn Adult Community
Center, 1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn; free; www.wl100.org

View full sizePianist Greg Lief performs at the West Linn Public Library.Courtesy of Greg Lief

Community Garden: Create and maintain your own garden at the
Wilsonville Community Garden, located on Schroeder Way via Rose Lane,
off of Wilsonville Road. There are 58 in-ground garden plots and 15
raised beds available. Garden rules and expectations are listed on the
website. Cost is $18 for a 10 x 12 in-ground plot or $22 for a raised
bed. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Thurs, March 21 and the garden will
open
when the soil has dried and been tilled. Signs will be posted. To register, visit sit www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/parksandrec or call 503-570-1523

Stretch, Strength and Stamina: A personal trainer leads the upbeat class for
people with arthritis of osteoporosis. Activities can be performed standing up
or sitting in a chair; includes strength training with weights and exercise
bands and more. Weekly 11-11:45 a.m. Mon and Fri. Wilsonville Community Center,
7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; $1 per class; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or
503-682-3727

Ongoing events at the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W.
Wilsonville Road. For details and registration, visit www.wilsonville.lib.or.us or call
503-682-2744:

First Friday Films: Watch the latest releases, from
blockbusters to independent films, on a big screen. Snacks available by
donation, or bring your own. Monthly 6 p.m. first Friday, through March 1.

Baby Time: Books, rhymes, songs and playtime for you and your baby, 1-year
old and younger. Weekly 11-11:45 a.m. Tue.

Toddler Time: Stories, rhymes and
other activities for you and your child, age 1-2 years old. Weekly 10-10:30 a.m.
Tue.

Family Story Time: Books, stories and songs for all ages. Weekly 6:30-7
p.m. Tue, Jan. 8-March 28 and weekly 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. Wed. Teen
Programs: Themed activities for grades 6-12. Send an email to wvteens@gmail.com to get added to the eNews
list. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri, Feb. 15, and 2-4 p.m. Fri, March 15. K-2 Book
Adventures: Children in kindergarten through second grade explore excellent
books, classic tales and favorite authors through storytelling, puppetry and
other fun activities. Monthly 4-4:45 p.m. third Thur, through March 21.

Getting Wise to Weeds: Sam Leininger presents the crash course in invasive
weed identification and how to report sightings of these silent invaders so a
follow-up is completed. Sponsored by Clackamas County Soil and Water
Conservation District. People who register in advance are entered into a
drawing. Pesticide Applicator recertification credits may be available. 6:30-8
p.m. Wed, March 27. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby;
free; Rhoda Givens, 503-210-6008 or rgivens@conservationdistrict.orgSelecting Native Plants for the Home Garden: Join Erik Carr to learn how to
select plants based on site conditions, bloom color and maintenance
requirements. Sponsored by Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation
District. People who register in advance are entered into a drawing. Pesticide
Applicator recertification credits may be available. 10 a.m.-noon Sat, April 13.
Atkinson Memorial Church, 710 Sixth St., Oregon City; Rhoda Givens, 503-210-6008
or rgivens@conservationdistrict.org

View full sizeLearn how to select native plants for
your home garden -- like this blue delphinium -- in a class April 13 at
Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City.Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District